Dynatrace vs. Splunk
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Compare Dynatrace and Splunk
Feature | Dynatrace | Splunk |
|---|---|---|
Query performance | Fast, accurate and consistent query performance, even as data volumes grow | Query performance degrades as data volumes grow, resulting in delayed answers and higher resolution times |
Visibility | Single unified platform for comprehensive end-to-end observability | Complex platform anchored in multiple siloed observability tools including AppDynamics, Splunk Observability, Splunk Logs and Splunk ITSI |
Data storage | Single cost-efficient and performant storage tier, with always-on hot/hot storage and up to 10 years of retention | Separate data stores create siloed visibility across logs, metrics, and traces |
Scalability | Automatically scale to ingest petabytes of log and event data, achieving up to 100× faster ingestion with Massively Parallel Processing | Storage that fails to scale efficiently, creating performance slowdowns as log and event volumes increase |
Value | Simple pricing with measurable impact | Unpredictable costs and high operational overhead |
Root cause analysis | Precise root cause analysis with advanced Causal AI | Manual and Correlation-based troubleshooting |
Automation | Fully automated deployments deliver instant insights and fast time to value | Multiple agents, complex tagging and manual correlation result in slow delivery of value |
Top reasons customers choose Dynatrace over Splunk
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